v2.0.0 - Testnet 1 - FishHash

Testnet Release

This release is intended to be used only in testnet-1 to verify new mining algorithm based on FishHash. Please don't try use it in mainnet, it will immediately return with non-zero exit code. You can find more information about FishHash in the following paper: https://github.com/iron-fish/fish-hash/blob/main/FishHash.pdf

Testnet Purpose

Our goal is to thoroughly evaluate KarlsenHashV2's (FishHash) performance and security. We invite blockchain enthusiasts, developers, and experts to join this open testnet and help us gather crucial data and insights.

Key Indicators for Monitoring

We'll be monitoring several key metrics to ensure our network's strength:

• Blockrate - Understanding the time to mine new blocks under different network conditions.
• Red Block Ratio - Assessing the frequency of orphaned blocks for network stability.
• Validation Time - Measuring transaction validation times on various machines.

Setup

Run the node:

karlsend --testnet --utxoindex --connect 192.99.200.155

Run the miner:

karlsenminer --testnet --miningaddr karlsentest:qrxuvenk483jj5k5zpwgdqyk27eacsgv9fj3kwu6puj38usnaj9uu55cz0y8q

Replace the miningaddr with your wallet address and please be aware of the karlsentest: prefix in testnet.

Thanks

Thanks to everyone who directly contributed to this release:

• @okilisan
• @wam-rd